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B E G I N N E R S
<br /> • SO YOU WANT TO START
<br /> RACING YOUR BMX BIKE.
<br /> BMX racing is exciting and fun,yet to the beginning rider It can seem a bit time you register to race.
<br /> confusing at first.The following information should make things dear and help you OKI You've got your membership,now you need to sign-up to race. Fill out
<br /> through your first BMX race. a sign up form with your name,age class(novice),bike number(the number on
<br /> First of all,obviously,you need a bicycle. Any bike with a wheel diameter of your number plate),and serial number.Don'tpanic becauseyou won't know your
<br /> no larger than 20"is perfect for corn- serial number until you receive your
<br /> peting in the novice class.However, card.In the meantime,
<br /> before taking your s000t on the track, just write'NEW in that space if you
<br /> you must remove the kickstand, ALL YOU NEED IN ORDER TO RACE BMX: are a ft member or"TEMP"if you
<br /> chainguard, fenders, and reflector j 7--• have a temporary 30-day license.
<br /> brackets as safety precautions.Also, Helmet Take the sign up form,your receipt
<br /> check to make sure that all of the s` « (if yw,don't have one, of membership,and your entry fee
<br /> parts on your bike are tightened and dim"°` your local track probably
<br /> P Y ;tea+•` has'Loaner Helmets'
<br /> to the persatatsign-ups and they'll
<br /> adjusted properly. Next,add three Off get you registered for the days'
<br /> pads to your bike:crossbar,frame, event&
<br /> •and gooseneck. Your bike is now �F 4 Long-sleeve After registration doses, you'll
<br /> race ready. t j % ,^ Shirt hear an announcement of"Motos
<br /> Now that your bike is safe hr i are posted'. A`mob'is the BMX■
<br /> competition,you need to protectyour Lib , . word br"race'Make yourwayover
<br /> body as well.ABA requires all riders r to the motoboard where the moto
<br /> to wear a helmet,long pants of some 1 s,,t • sheets are hanging and look for the•
<br /> sort, a long sleeve shirt, and en- Three Safety Pads: " _ race with your name in It. Be sure
<br /> closed shoes. Mouth guards and 1)frame tube that all of the Information Is correct
<br /> gloves are not mandatory but not a 2)Gooseneck and that you are in the right age
<br /> 0 bad idea. If you don't have a helmet 3) Handlebar ` doss If there are any problems or
<br /> of your own,chances are good that you have any gtmstions,go bads to
<br /> your local track will have a helmet - the registration booth and they'll get
<br /> you can borrow for the day. Rider -- • ' --- r you straightened out.Onceyouflnd
<br /> safety is an important aspect of ABA r . A Loner your race,look for a moto number(it
<br /> racing and now that you have pre- L Pam should be located at the top of your
<br /> pared your bike and body, you're • /.;, mob sheet)and remember it, as
<br /> ready to go racing I '•F i 't;, ,FF ;,+p=—. that will be how your moto will be
<br /> As you arrive at the track,make o w '!•�'�1 called in staging. A helpful thing to
<br /> your way over to the sign-up booth ;i ,',, do is write your moto number on
<br /> to obtain some type of membership ~ • •'.. ;♦ •4'"� your hand so that you wroft forget it.
<br /> which is required to ride on any ABA ;, :. r,1 In BMX racing,you have three
<br /> �•. ;'._.. ) 4: �� a."_ "mot'(races). with only three
<br /> track There are two types ofinen- ., y. ; ;ai_ f
<br /> berships to choose from ,,I... 0.; ;., , g.., . a - ° riders in your race,you'd be racing
<br /> 1) The first is a temporary d- ♦„&.. `••�f t, • rr under what's called a'total points"
<br /> tense which will only cost$15 and is + ;,. race. This is when you add your •
<br /> good for 30 days(but only valid for • :O. threefinishes(1 pointbr let,2points
<br /> single point races at the track where Endosed for 2nd,and 3 points for 3rd),and
<br /> it was purchased). This member- 0,. ,'' Shoes whoever has the lowest score after
<br /> ship is geared to let the brand new the three mobs is the winner.
<br /> rider get a feel for racing at a rela- Standard But first we need to get you
<br /> 20-inch staged for race! 'Stem is
<br /> lively cheap cost. 9ed your 'Staging"
<br /> 2)The other kind of membership BMX Bike usually located behind the starting
<br /> is a full one-year license at$35 and hill,and that's where you need to be
<br /> gets you a TON of benefits. Imme- when the races begin. The stager
<br /> diately you will begin earning points will call out the motos in numerical
<br /> in your district every time you race. You will be able to race at any ABA track in order,so when you hear your mob number announced,listen for your name and
<br /> the nation and the points you gather will automatically go back to your district.You your lane assignment. The lane number assigned to you is where you'll get into
<br /> will also begin receiving ABA's monthly magazine,BMXer,which is chock full of the starling gate. Head up towards the starting gate with the other riders in your
<br /> race coverage,interviews with top pros and hot amateurs,race schedules,and a race,and be careful not to get into the wrong mob. When it's your turn to race,
<br /> • current listing of district and national points for you to see where you stand against get in the gate in your assigned lane and get set tin.If there are any problems put
<br /> your competition.You also receive a membership card with your ofiidd ABA rider your front wheel over the top of the gate-that will signal the starter to wait until
<br /> number to be run on your new ABA number plate.(At the end of the season,youl everyone is ready. Now,get ready and good luck. From here on out,it's all up
<br /> be able to replace it with an earned number from your district.) On your to youl
<br /> membership card will be a serial number.This is your BMX identification number
<br /> and will never change. You need to memorize it,as you will have to use it every
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